Job Description

Job Location: Knoxville, IA 50138
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day (1st)Job Title:                             Parts Processor
FLSA Status:                       Non-Exempt
SUMMARY Sorts and prepares laser and plasma cut parts for next steps in the manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Counts, sorts and stages parts based on routing (next step in manufacturing process).
- Cleans and counts parts produced by a laser or plasma cutting machine, checking to see that parts are to print and meet quality standards.
- Operates a pneumatic grinder to remove tabs and clean edges of laser cut and plasma cut parts.
- Loads raw material onto laser and plasma machines.
- Operates forklift and overhead hoist to move pallets and raw materials.
- Assists in other areas as needed.
- Operates small blast boot and part tumbler.
- Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Basic understanding of fractions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance.  The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.